Art & Culture - 2021 PYQ

Question 4 of 10

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship :
1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 5 of 10

Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:

1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this, Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 6 of 10

Consider the following statements::
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 Only B 2 and 3 Only C 1 and 3 Only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 7 of 10

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.

Which of the above statements are not correct?

A 1 and 2 Only B 2 and 3 Only C 1 and 3 Only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 8 of 10

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river. B Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. C Pandu-lena Cave shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river. D Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

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Question 9 of 10

In reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A 1 and 2 B 2 Only C 1 and 3 D 3 Only

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Question 10 of 10

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:

1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 11 of 10

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

A Jain monks B Playwrights C Temple architects D Philosophers

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Question 12 of 10

With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to

A Dance forms of Northwest India B Musical instruments C Pre-historic cave paintings D Tribal languages

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Question 13 of 10

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 Only C 1 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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